RICHMOND’S LONG-STANDING HOLIDAY TRADITION
LEGENDARY SANTA CELEBRATES 80 YEARS

Tickets for Teas, Sunrise and Sunset with Santa Go On Sale Nov. 1st

Richmond, VA (October 24, 2016) – Generations of Richmonders have made visiting Legendary Santa a cherished Christmas tradition since 1936 when he first set up shop downtown at the grand flagship store of Miller & Rhoads. Now making his seasonal home at the Children’s Museum of Richmond, this year marks the 80th anniversary of that inaugural season. Legendary Santa, his beautiful Snow Queen and playful elf will once again delight his throes of fans beginning the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. Ticketed events such as Tea with Santa and Sunrise/Sunset with Santa go on sale beginning November 1.

While at the museum, visitors young and old can have a picture taken with the realSanta, share/post their Christmas wishes in Santa’s Post Office and children can shop in our rendition of the beloved Miller & Rhoads’ Fawn Shop, presented by VA 529 College Savings Plan. A visit with Legendary Santa is free to the public; picture packages vary in price. Museum admission is separate from Santa Land. Museum hours are 9:30 am to 5:00 pm daily.

Legendary Santa – CMoR Central only

Friday, November 25th – Saturday, December 24th
Sponsored by Bon Secours Children’s Services and St. Mary’s for Kids
Santa Land Hours:

Opening Day – Friday, Nov. 25th: 9am-8pm
Saturdays, Nov. 26th – Dec. 17th: 9am-5pm
Sundays, Nov. 27th – Dec. 18th: 9am-5pm
Monday, Nov. 28th – Friday, Dec. 2nd: 2pm-5pm
Monday, Dec. 5th – Friday, Dec. 9th: 11am-5pm
Monday, Dec. 12th – Friday, Dec. 16th: 9am-5pm
Monday, Dec. 19th – Friday Dec. 23rd: 9am-8pm
Christmas Eve- Saturday, Dec. 24th: 9am-2pm

Please remember, Legendary Santa must leave promptly at closing time so plan your trip accordingly, as waiting times can sometimes exceed three hours. For more information on Legendary Santa, call the Santa Hotline at (804) 474-7009 or email Santa@c-mor.org. You can also get up-to-the-minute information on Legendary Santa’s Facebook page.

In celebration of Legendary Santa’s 80th Anniversary in Richmond, Legendary Santa is available for interviews and guest appearances. Contact Erin Stailey for details and availability at (804) 474-7013 or estailey@c-mor.org

Sunrise with Santa – CMoR Central only

Saturdays, Nov. 27th – Dec. 24th: 8am
Sundays, Nov. 29th – Dec. 18th: 8am
Thursday, Dec. 15th – Friday, Dec. 16th: 8am
Monday, Dec. 19th – Friday, Dec. 23rd: 8am

Sunrise with Santa is a ticketed program which allows a limited number of families to share in the delight of Legendary Santa without having to wait in the long line. Enjoy the magic of watching Legendary Santa come down the chimney along with a picture taking opportunity. The program begins promptly at 8:00am on the dates listed, please arrive at CMoR Central by 7:45am.

Tickets are $60 for up to 6 family members and must be purchased in advance. For complete details or to purchase tickets, visit www.c-mor.org, or call 804-474-7003, beginning Nov.1. Sunrise tickets do not include museum admission.

Sunset with Santa – CMoR Central only

Saturdays, Nov. 26th – Dec. 16th: 6pm
Sunday, Dec. 11th and 18th: 6pm
Monday, Dec. 12th – Friday Dec. 16th: 6pm

Sunset with Santa is a ticketed program which allows a limited number of families to share in the delight of Legendary Santa without having to wait in the long line. Enjoy the magic of watching Legendary Santa come down the chimney along with a picture taking opportunity. The program begins promptly at 6:00pm on the dates listed, please arrive at CMoR Central by 5:45pm.

Tickets are $60 for up to 6 family members and must be purchased in advance. For complete details or to purchase tickets, visit www.c-mor.org or call 804-474-7003, beginning Nov.1. Sunset tickets do not include museum admission.

Tea with Santa

Hilton Richmond Downtown, 501 E. Broad Street

Saturday, Dec. 3rd – 2pm
Sunday, Dec. 4th – 2pm
Saturday, Dec. 10th – 2pm
Sunday, Dec. 11th – 2pm
Saturday, Dec. 17th – 2pm
Sunday, Dec. 28th – 2pm
Friday, Dec. 23rd – 2pm

Join Legendary Santa and the Singing Elf for a warm afternoon of seasonal beverages, tasty treats, and merriment in an intimate setting. This long standing tradition will once again be held in the Old Miller & Rhoads Tea Room, located in the Hilton Richmond Downtown.

Tickets are $36 for CMoR Patron members and pass holders, and $40 for non-members, children under 1 are free provided they will not need to occupy a seat.

OTHER HOLIDAY EVENTS:

Genworth Foundation’s Holiday Village – CMoR Central only
Tuesday, November 1- Thursday, December 31 (hours vary)
The Genworth Foundation Holiday Village will be making its debut during Halloween Hoopla on October 31st and will be open daily beginning on November 1st. Stroll through a charming neighborhood of Fan-inspired houses featuring holiday celebrations from around the world: Hanukkah, Eid, Lunar New Year, Diwali, Christmas and Kwanzaa. Children will have the opportunity to experience the symbols, customs and traditions of several cultures through books, games and other hands-on activities. This seasonal exhibit is free to the public and is located in the Grandis Gallery off the museum’s lobby.

CMoR’s Reindeer Games
Saturday, Dec. 3rd: CMoR Chesterfield (10am-4pm)
Saturday, Dec.10th: CMoR Short Pump (10am-4pm)
Saturday, Dec.17th: CMoR Fredericksburg (10am-4pm)

CMoR’s 1st Annual Reindeer Games will be a rotating festival hosted at each of the museum’s three satellite locations. Activities include character visits from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Santa’s Reindeer Boot Camp, Santa’s Cookie Workshop, courtesy of our friends at Wegman’s , make your own “Reindeer Food”, even make your own flying Reindeer.
This event is free with museum admission. For complete details, details visit www.c-mor.org or call (804) 474-7000